The 2026 MLB regular season officially begins with a historic Opening Night on Wednesday, March 25, featuring the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants streaming exclusively on Netflix at 8:05 p.m. ET. This standalone primetime event is followed by a massive 11-game traditional Opening Day slate on Thursday, March 26, the earliest start date in Major League history. Fans can catch the action across an expanded broadcast landscape including the return of MLB to NBC and Peacock, alongside staples like FOX, FS1, and TBS. Below, you can find the national TV windows, Opening Week matchups, and the debut of the new ABS Challenge System.

2026 MLB Opening Week: Full 15-Game Schedule

The 2026 MLB season officially kicks off with a three-day “Opening Week” rollout.

Opening Night: Wednesday, March 25

The historic debut of MLB on Netflix.

Matchup	Time (ET)	TV / Streaming
New York Yankees @ San Francisco Giants	8:05 PM	Netflix Exclusive

Traditional Opening Day: Thursday, March 26

An 11-game slate featuring the return of MLB to NBC and Peacock.

Matchup	Time (ET)	TV / Streaming
Pittsburgh Pirates @ New York Mets	1:15 PM	NBC / Peacock
Chicago White Sox @ Milwaukee Brewers	2:10 PM	RSNs
Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs	2:20 PM	RSNs
Minnesota Twins @ Baltimore Orioles	3:05 PM	RSNs
Boston Red Sox @ Cincinnati Reds	4:10 PM	RSNs
L.A. Angels @ Houston Astros	4:10 PM	RSNs
Detroit Tigers @ San Diego Padres	4:10 PM	RSNs
Tampa Bay Rays @ St. Louis Cardinals	4:15 PM	RSNs
Texas Rangers @ Philadelphia Phillies	4:15 PM	ESPN App (Game of Day)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ L.A. Dodgers	8:30 PM	NBC / Peacock
Cleveland Guardians @ Seattle Mariners	10:10 PM	RSNs

Opening Week Continues: Friday, March 27

The final six teams make their season debuts.

Matchup	Time (ET)	TV / Streaming
Oakland Athletics @ Toronto Blue Jays	7:07 PM	RSNs
Colorado Rockies @ Miami Marlins	7:10 PM	RSNs
Kansas City Royals @ Atlanta Braves	7:15 PM	RSNs

2026 MLB Resources & Quick Links

Looking for a specific team schedule or curious about the road to the Fall Classic? Use our quick-access links to navigate the 2026 season:

2026 MLB Schedule: Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 MLB Postseason begin?

The 2026 MLB Postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with the Wild Card Series. The World Series is expected to start on October 23, 2026.

How many games are in the 2026 MLB regular season?

Each team will play a full 162-game schedule. The season concludes on Sunday, September 27, with all 30 teams in action during a simultaneous afternoon window (3:00 p.m. ET).

What are the “Signature Games” in 2026?

MLB has several marquee events scheduled for 2026:

• Mexico City Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres (April 25–26).
• Field of Dreams Game: Minnesota Twins vs. Philadelphia Phillies (August 13).
• Little League Classic: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves (August 23).

Where is the Athletics franchise playing in 2026?

The Athletics are playing the 2026 season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. However, they will also host two special “home” series at Las Vegas Ballpark in June against the Brewers and Rockies.

Why are there so many Peacock and Netflix games in 2026?

MLB has expanded its streaming partnerships to reach younger audiences. Netflix now holds exclusive rights to “Opening Night” and the “Field of Dreams” game, while Peacock has expanded its “Sunday Leadoff” package to include doubleheaders and a special “Star-Spangled Sunday” on July 5.